History Important Questions Chapter 10 The Expansion of the Maratha Power Class 7 Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – History Class 7

Short Questions

1. Who released Shahu Maharaj from Mughal custody?

• Azamshah released Shahu Maharaj.

2. Who fought in the Battle of Khed?

• Shahu Maharaj and Maharani Tarabai.

3. Which city became the capital of Shahu Maharaj’s kingdom?

• Satara became the capital.

4. Which two Maratha kingdoms were formed?

• Kolhapur (Tarabai) and Satara (Shahu Maharaj).

5. Who was the first Peshwa of the Marathas?

• Balaji Vishwanath.

6. Which two taxes did the Marathas collect?

• Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.

7. What was the rate of Chauth tax?

• 25% of the revenue.

8. What was the rate of Sardeshmukhi tax?

• 10% of the revenue.

9. Who was the Maratha naval chief?

• Kanhoji Angre.

10. Who became the Peshwa after Balaji Vishwanath?

• Bajirao I.

11. Which battle did Bajirao I fight in 1728?

• The Battle of Palkhed.

12. Who was defeated in the Battle of Palkhed?

• The Nizam of Hyderabad.

13. Who helped Shahu Maharaj strengthen his rule?

• Balaji Vishwanath.

14. Who ruled the Mughal Empire when the Marathas expanded?

• The Mughal Empire was weak with many internal conflicts.

15. Why did the Mughals need Maratha help?

• They were attacked by Iranians, Afghans, and local rulers.

16. Which Maratha leader expanded their rule in North India?

• Bajirao I.

17. In which year did Bajirao I become Peshwa?

• In the year 1720.

18. Who ruled the Kolhapur Maratha state?

• Maharani Tarabai.

19. What strategy did the Marathas use to gain power?

• Instead of fighting the Mughals, they helped and controlled them.

20.Who captured Vasai Fort from the Portuguese?

• Chimajiappa.

Long Questions

1. Why did Shahu Maharaj and Tarabai fight?

• Shahu Maharaj wanted to rule the Marathas, but Tarabai had already declared her son as king, leading to a fight between them.

2. What were the two Maratha kingdoms?

• After the conflict, two Maratha kingdoms were formed: Satara, ruled by Shahu Maharaj, and Kolhapur, ruled by Tarabai.

3. What was the role of Balaji Vishwanath?

• He united Maratha generals under Shahu Maharaj, settled disputes, and got Mughal permission to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi taxes.

4. Why did the Mughals allow Marathas to collect taxes?

• The Mughal Empire was weak and needed the Marathas’ support, so they allowed them to collect taxes in return for protection.

5. What was the significance of the Battle of Palkhed?

• In 1728, Bajirao I defeated the Nizam of Hyderabad, forcing him to accept Maratha rule in Deccan and tax collection rights.

6. How did Bajirao I expand the Maratha Empire?

• He captured Malwa, Gujarat, and Bundelkhand, fought against the Mughals and Portuguese, and strengthened Maratha control in North India.

7. What was Kanhoji Angre’s role in the Maratha navy?

• He was the chief of the Maratha navy, controlled the Konkan coast, and protected Maratha sea trade from the British and Portuguese.

8. How did Chimajiappa defeat the Portuguese?

• In 1739, Chimajiappa attacked Vasai Fort, fought the Portuguese army bravely, and captured the fort for the Marathas.